Back to Philly

Peyton, Rich and I made our way to Philly again today.  This is a fast trip for us.  We flew out at 6:30 am today and will fly home tomorrow at 6:30 pm. 

Peyton will be seeing Dr. Shields tomorrow for her first office visit with Dr. Shields.  Rich and I are a bit nervous about the office visit process.  We had hard some horror stories about being at the office all day and not getting to see Dr. Shields.  We are praying that this is not the case tomorrow.  Since we plan to be back at work and school on Wednesday. 

So here is a brief recap of what seems to be the shortest summer ever. 

Peyton had her wish granted from Make A Wish in June.  We had so much fun on our 6 day break from reality.  The highlight of Peyton's trip was getting to meet Snow White. 

She also love Animal Kingdom and had already decided that a trip back is a must.  I think, however, that going to Disney as a wish child has created a monster. 

We got in Philly early this afternoon and decided that we would try to take in some of the history of the city for the first time ever.  Even though we have been here 12 times. 

Peyton saw the line for the Liberty Bell and said "Let's just cut.  I'm cute.  They will let me"  Well, since that wasn't going to happen.  Peyton decided that the Liberty Bell was not worth waiting in line to see.  So maybe next time.

We were able to make a stop to see one of Peyton favorite recovery nurses at Jefferson Hospital where she had her chemo surgery.  Nurse Rich stole his way into Peyton's heart and Peyton did the same to him.  We were able to share memories about Nurse Rich sneaking Peyton sprite even though it was not on the dietary menu.  He also show us a picture he carries in his cell phone of Peyt on her last visit for chemo.  It made me cry like many of the nurses and people we have met along the way make me do.  We have been truly blessed to meet such wonderful people who also care so deeply for Peyt.  We took this picture today so Nurse Rich had a picture of the cancer free Peyton.

Peyton has already attended three days at her new school and seems to be loving it.  It is quite a bit more structured than her last school, but I think it is just what she needs. 

I think that about wraps it up.

Please continue to pray for Peyton.  Although she is not going under anesthesia tomorrow, we need her to be a good listener and helper for Dr. Shields and her team.

We will post more when we have some news.

With love,

Angie, Rich and Peyton